John Bell - Observations on Italy - 1825

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Observations on Italy by John Bell, an illustrated hardback in English of 368 pages, published in 1825 by William Blackwood and T Caddell.

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4to
1st EDITION

contemporary half leather binding on boards,
2 blanks with paste-down letters, ex-libris, possession notes,
xii, 1,356 pagws, blank
illustrated with 9 copper plates, complete as listed for, present some foxing, browning otherwise
the book holds nicely and compact
good reading

A 19th century Italian travelogue "[o]n Milan, Florence, Rome and Naples, in 1817-18," by the Scottish anatomist and fellow of the Royal Academy of Surgeons who is considered an innovator in the field of vascular surgery (Pine-Coffin 8178.
This work is based on a journey to Italy Bell undertook as an effort to improve his health following a fall from his horse.

His published works in the field of medicine include Discourses on the Nature and Cure of Wounds, Principles of Surgery, and Anatomy of the Human Body.

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We deal in Books, Maps, Prints and Photo. We are present at National and International Book, Map Fairs ABA -ILAB member .

4to
1st EDITION

contemporary half leather binding on boards,
2 blanks with paste-down letters, ex-libris, possession notes,
xii, 1,356 pagws, blank
illustrated with 9 copper plates, complete as listed for, present some foxing, browning otherwise
the book holds nicely and compact
good reading

A 19th century Italian travelogue "[o]n Milan, Florence, Rome and Naples, in 1817-18," by the Scottish anatomist and fellow of the Royal Academy of Surgeons who is considered an innovator in the field of vascular surgery (Pine-Coffin 8178.
This work is based on a journey to Italy Bell undertook as an effort to improve his health following a fall from his horse.

His published works in the field of medicine include Discourses on the Nature and Cure of Wounds, Principles of Surgery, and Anatomy of the Human Body.

Seller's Story

We deal in Books, Maps, Prints and Photo. We are present at National and International Book, Map Fairs ABA -ILAB member .

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Collected works, Europe, History, Illustrated, Travels
Book Title
Observations on Italy
Author/ Illustrator
John Bell
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1825
Height
24 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
120 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
William Blackwood and T Caddell, Edinburgh & London,
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
368
United KingdomVerified
1441
Objects sold
100%
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